Sharpe's Rifles (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1993, Sharpe's Rifles is an adventure, war and tv movie film directed by Tom Clegg, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Peninsular War in Spain against the French, Sergeant Richard Sharpe saves the life of Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington and is promoted to Lieutenant. In order to pay the troops Wellesley needs a money draft from the banker Rothschild, but fears he has been captured by the French and sends Sharpe behind enemy lines to find him. Sharpe is given command of a platoon of crack riflemen, led by the surly Irishman Harper and including Hagman and Harris, who resent Sharpe as not being a 'proper officer'.
Who’s in it. Sharpe's Rifles stars Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, Brian Cox as Major Michael Hogan, Daragh O'Malley as Patrick Harper and Assumpta Serna as Comandante Teresa Moreno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sharpe's Rifles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sharpe's Rifles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sharpe's Rifles tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sharpe's Rifles (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sharpe's Rifles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sharpe's Rifles worth watching?
- Sharpe's Rifles holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sharpe's Rifles?
- Sharpe's Rifles stars Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Daragh O'Malley, Assumpta Serna and David Troughton.
- When was Sharpe's Rifles released?
- Sharpe's Rifles was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.